The Cold War and Consumerism: Crash Course Computer Science

The video explores the evolution of computing from the mid-1940s to the 1970s, highlighting key developments such as the impact of the Cold War, the space race, and the rise of consumer electronics. It discusses the role of government funding in advancing computing technology and the emergence of home computing. The video also examines the global competition in the electronics industry, particularly between the US and Japan, and how these factors set the stage for modern computing innovations.

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